MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
car has some corrosion in the boot also outer sills.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT?
Based on 3,395 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.
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USM 405T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USM 405T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was USM 405T registered?
USM 405T is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 June 1979.
Is USM 405T safe to buy?
The MOT history for USM 405T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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